Lot #: 466
Price Realized: $172.50
($150 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 9 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
One-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Cobalt Floral Decoration, attributed to John P. Schermerhorn, Richmond, VA, circa 1817-1837, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder, semi-rounded, and applied lug handles, decorated on the front and reverse with a brushed cobalt tulip. Brushed cobalt highlights along edges of handles. A 1 1/8" rim chip. A 9 3/4" Y-shaped crack on side of jar, continuing onto underside. Some surface wear to shoulder area.
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